The top 10 books I
read in 2017.
These are sort of in
the order I read them, although I cheated by combining some that were
part of a series. At sometime during the year, my Amazon reviews
(which I always write when I finish a book, and wish others would do
with mine) were also posted to Goodreads, where I’m now finding
what I said about each book. The ones cross-posted from the ‘zon
have titles and are longer. I didn’t give all of these five stars,
but none less than four.
The Cuckoo’s
Calling by Robert Galbraith aka J.K. Rowling
My review: One
of the best things I've read for our book club. I'll definitely read
the rest in the series.
What sticks with me:
I’ve now read the two other books in this series, and I’m still
eager to read more. The characters are engaging.
On Writing by
Stephen King
My review: This
was highly recommended to me, so I was glad to get a copy. It didn't
disappoint. Great advice combined with a fascinating partial
autobiography. All readers and writers should read this one.
What sticks with me:
Still one of the best books on writing I’ve ever read. And it was
entertaining too.
Nomad, Sanctuary,
Resistance, and Destiny by Matthew Mather
My Review: For
Sanctuary: Great
second book in this series about an asteroid causing devastation to
Earth. For Destiny:
This
last in the series is as good as the previous three books. The main
characters continue to have to deal with the aftermath of Nomad and
the coming disaster involving Saturn and it's rings.
What sticks with me:
This four-book series was a page-turner. Action-packed, too. The
characters could have been developed more, and I wasn’t too
thrilled with the payoff ending.
Leviathan Wakes,
Caliban’s War and Abaddon’s Gate by James S. A. Corey
My Review: LW: I
think I may have enjoyed it even more if I hadn't already watched the
first two seasons of the TV series. CW:
Even better than the first book in the series.
What
sticks with me: The characters are introduced in a different order
than on TV. I’m looking forward to the third season, but also to
reading the rest of the books (so far).
The
Silkworm
by Robert Galbraith (Posting each of these separate)
My
Review: I’m enjoying these characters more and more
What
sticks with me: I love these characters. I wish BBC-A would show the
BBC series based on the books. Can’t wait for the fourth one.
Caligation
by Brhi Stokes
My
Review: Wow,
what a fascinating world Brhi Stokes has conceived. Fascinating
world full of great characters. Ripley's adventures and search for
the truth make for action-filled scenes. I highly recommend the
story.
What
sticks with me: I don’t usual like stories with vampires, etc. but
this one was worth reading.
Dying
to be Roman by E. M. Swift-Hook and Jane Jago
My
Review: An
alternative history story filled with action and romance. What
a great start to an alternative history series! Dai, a Briton, and
Julia, a Roman form a wonderful detective team. Their first
investigation is filled with action.
What
sticks with me: I wrote a Dai and Julia story for a contest E. M. and
Jane ran, and it won, so I now have the Omnibus to read more of their
adventures.
Murder
Most Unladylike
by Robin Stevens
My
Review: Fun
YA mystery.
The characters are enjoyable, especially the narrator, Hazel Wong.
What
sticks with me: If you like British cozies or girls’ school series
(or both), you’ll love the Wells and Wong stories.
The
Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin
My
Review: Wow,
just wow!
After the slow start, I became lost in this story. So well structured! Such wonderful characters. Now I can't wait to read the next book in the series. Jemisin has built a fascinating, terrible world full of mysteries. Love it.
After the slow start, I became lost in this story. So well structured! Such wonderful characters. Now I can't wait to read the next book in the series. Jemisin has built a fascinating, terrible world full of mysteries. Love it.
What
sticks with me: The writing, the structuring, the characterization,
the world of the story.
Career
in Evil
by
Robert Galbraith
My
Review: Best
in the series
This series gets better with each book. Now I can't wait for the next one. The characters of Cormoran and Robin are believable and so is their relationship
This series gets better with each book. Now I can't wait for the next one. The characters of Cormoran and Robin are believable and so is their relationship
What sticks with me:
See what I said about the other two in the series and then double it.
Honorable mention:
Foreigner by C. J. Cherryh
Max and the
Multiverse by Zachary Wheeler
Stormhaven Rising
by Eric Michael Craig
Beyond Reach
by Karin Slaughter
I plan to post a review every Tuesday and a piece of writing every Friday in 2018
Happy New Year every one.
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